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March 15, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shipping downturn forcing rivals to cooperate
    THE shipping downturn is forcing a 'reorientation' of the market that will have benefits for all players, said Noburu Ueda, chairman of the largest classification society ClassNK.
  • ICS slams market-based measures
    GOVERNMENTS have become more interested in raising money from shipping companies than they are in reducing the industry's greenhouse gas emissions when proposing 'market-based' solutions to climate change, said Simon Bennett, director of external relations at the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), yesterday.
  • Cruise lines bosses defend safety records
    In their first major industry gathering since the deadly Costa Concordia accident, cruise line chief executives defended their overall safety record on Tuesday and said that they were confident of better days ahead.
  • Yields on DP World sukuk drop to 6-month low

Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL raises rate on Asia to Australian-NZ cargo US$300/TEU from April 15
  • Cosco to raise Far East-India rates US$400 per TEU from April 15
  • Huge containerships deluge market after post-downturn delivery dam breaks
  • Pent up consumer demand increases US retail sales 6.5pc in February
  • Port of Jiaxing's February container volume up 48.2pc to 45,100 TEU
  • Access widens to Baltic Exchange forward freight real-time data
  • Shandong seaports' container throughput up 10 per cent in first two months
  • Yangzte has 389 berths built, each with more than 10,000-tonne capacity
  • Djibouti and DP World invite bids to expand terminal to 3 million TEU
  • Port of Gdansk throughput rises 40.5pc to 635,000 TEU in 2011
  • Port of Cartagena's Contecar Terminal goes live with Vehnet TOS
  • Cathay profit down 60pc to US$708.8 million in 2011, revenue up 9.9pc
  • Hong Kong tops air cargo in Asia, says Air Cargo World's ACE survey
  • Frankfurt Airport throughput falls 9.1pc to 155,105 tonnes in February
  • IATA asks Malaysia to cut next year's fees hike that makes landings costly
  • AirBridgeCargo starts K+N weekly flights from Moscow to Hanover, Beijing
  • Canada to pass forced work order law to prevent pilot, ground crew strike

Exim Indiaweb site
  • INTTRA announces alliance with Tradeshift, a global secure online electronic invoice network
  • MOL holds 'Safety Conference 2012' at multiple locations
  • NYK to instal broadband communication system to reduce CO2 emission
  • Peel Ports invites bids for construction of Port of Liverpool's new container terminal
  • Gaurav Guwalewalia is new DACAAI President
  • Highlights of Railway Budget 2012-13
  • Railway Budget leaves freight rates untouched
  • Assocham seeks Customs duty exemption for coal imports
  • GST implementation seen boosting logistics sector
  • Pawar urges PM to permit an extra 1 mt of sugar exports

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 14, 2012
  • Touax Rail obtaining Entity in charge of maintenance (ECM) certification
    The French service provider Touax Rail, which specializes in leasing and sales of railcars, has been awarded Entity in Charge of Maintenance (ECM) certification by Bureau Veritas. ...
  • Iata organizing World Air Cargo Symposium in Kuala Lumpur
    The International Air Transport Association (Iata) is holding its World Cargo Symposium in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) this week. The trade body advocates strong partnerships across th...
  • Bilbao handles more containers in 2011
    The port of Bilbao (Spain) handled 31.7 million t in 2011, 5.7% less than the year before, due to declines in the dry and liquid bulk cargo handling sectors. Container traffic, ho...
  • German forwarders say no to accepting liability
    The German forwarding and logistics association (DSLV) has prepared a policy document that provides its members with arguments to help counter growing pressure from clients. The la...
  • Gefco extending its partnership with Dacia
    The French transport service provider Gefco has set up a multi-modal transport solution that combines rail and road transport for the car manufacturer Dacia. From the latter's plan...
  • Finnair Cargo traffic grows in February
    The Scandinavian carrier Finnair released its traffic performance for February. The cargo division reported that available tonne kilometres grew by 22% and reven...
  • Astral adds Mogadishu to its network
    The Kenyan cargo carrier Astral Aviation is starting a scheduled freighter service from Nairobi to Mogadishu (Somalia) today (14 March). A DC9 freighter with up to 15 t of capacity...
  • New general manager for Hutton's
    Hutton's, a UK ship supplier, has appointed David Greenwood as general manager to work at its new head office in Hull (England). Greenwood has been responsible for start-ups, growt...
  • RCL reports 2011 loss
    Regional Container Lines Group (RCL) reported a loss of THB 780 million in 2011, after taking into consideration the gain from sales of property in Q3/2011. In 2010 the shipping co...
  • IDS with top results in 2011
    The partners of Germany's largest general cargo forwarding alliance IDS Logistik transported a total of 11.6 million shipments and generated a turnover of EUR 1.713 billion in fina...
  • SBB: board to have nine members again
    The board of the Swiss national railway SBB will once again comprise nine members, as prescribed in its regulations. After Christiane Brunner and Bernd Malmström step down from the...
  • Slightly weaker result for Logwin in 2011
    Logwin, an international logistics service provider headquartered in Grevenmacher (Luxembourg), generated a turnover of EUR 1.335 billion in business year 2011. The result is almos...
  • Gebrüder Weiss achieves record turnover in 2011
    The Austrian transport and logistics service provider Gebrüder Weiss reported that its 2011 turnover was 9.2% higher than that achieved in financial 2010 and provisional net sales ...
  • Seur posts higher revenue in 2011
    The Spanish CEP and logistics company Seur reported 2% more turnover in 2011. The company said that it had seen good growth in international shipments, its logistics business and e...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 14, 2012
  • Austal teams with GD unit to pursue international defense opportunities
  • CLIA leadership talks about cruise industry safety ... and growth plans
  • International Shipholding sells two Pure Car Truck Carriers
  • Tidal power holds huge energy, job potential for New Jersey

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 14, 2012
  • TSA member carriers plan additional rate increases
  • Freight index drops during month of January
  • BNSF reports shipments cut CO2 output for customers
  • Virgin America Airlines to begin flights to Portland
  • DOT earmarks funds for Merchant Marine Academy

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 14, 2012
  • Reborn in the USA?
    Shipping analysts question whether manufacturing can return to the States
  • VLCC spot market boosted by Chinese imports from Africa
    Strong rates gain in Atlantic markets supports earnings rise on Middle East-Asia route as well
  • Author defends findings of Made in America report
    Sirkin to examine prospects for Europe
  • Global Ship Lease share price declines after flat annual results
    But CMA CGM recovery bodes well for spin-off say experts
  • February box slump for Port of Los Angeles
    Import slowdown follows Chinese new year factory closures
  • Milford Haven takes stake in Marimatech
    UK publicly-owned trust port and key LNG hub buys 36% of maritime laser docking outfit that went into liquidation
  • Sanctions to slash Iranian crude exports by at least a third
    Shipments to EU states to halt in July
  • Union protests to hit supply chains
    Trade unions plan global action to halt 'concerted attacks' on New Zealand workers
  • Clippers, pirates and gasoil
    Conference shows that the more shipping changes, the more it stays the same
  • Counterparty showdowns shift chartering strategies
    Recent operator troubles show that even once-secure charterers can end in strife
  • BLT seeks Chapter 15 protection in US
    Embattled group seeks to shield 'most solvent' portion of business
  • Events conspire to undermine Allied steady growth
    Multiple factors have dented Greek operator's performance
  • LNG rates to rise this year on Angola cargoes
    Owners with open vessels set for rates rally after recent downturn
  • Sinopec raises stake in CMES
    Tanker operator completes private placement programme to expand fleet
  • Boxship rates still rising
    Owners optimistic as panamax interest picks up
  • Russian oil taxes threaten North European aframax markets
    Measures clamp down on crude exports
  • Peene-Werft yard to stop building ships
    Parent company wants to shift focus of construction work
  • US import boost expected in March
    National Retail Foundation forecasts 10% growth
  • Record year ahead for Chinese oil tanker trade
    January product demand hits seven-month peak
  • Who will Iranian sanctions hurt most?
    It is a real concern that the insurance ban may not end up crippling its intended recipient
  • Japanese owners most exposed to Sanko
    European and Singapore-based owners at risk too
  • EU demands international regulation for armed guards on board ships
    Diplomatic row continues over Kerala killings
  • Eidesvik and DNV launch hybrid battery power trials
    Viking Lady loads 10 tons of batteries for fuel-saving tests
  • Chembulk promises BLT counterparties 'business as usual'
    Jakarta parent pledges to seek similar orders in other jurisdictions
  • Restructuring blues
    You can only kick the can so far before you run out of road
  • Human error sends supply chain insurance claims soaring
    TT Club director says many of mutual's $120m claims could have been avoided
  • Scorpio Tankers charters in MR trio
    Latest move in line with product tanker specialist's recent philosophy
  • US urges gun transport easing
    Submitting to pirate ransom demands only ensures that future crews will be taken hostage
  • SITC navigates smoothly through 2011
    China container operator and logistics provider holds its own on the intra-Asia trades
  • US hedge fund wins Dubai Drydocks default claim
    Ruling deals a blow to $2.2bn debt restructuring

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 14, 2012
  • Chembulk assures counterparties
    FOLLOWING Chapter 15 filings by multiple BLT vessel-owning entities, a company executive underscored today that BLT's Chembulk subsidiaries are not in bankruptcy
  • Pacific rate hike sought
    BOX carriers serving the trans-pacific recommended a further $300/feu rate increase today to counter losses
  • Crew defended in fatal Indian casualty
    A BULKER'S owner has defended the ship's crew as Indian police continued to piece together what took place in the vessel's fatal collision with a fishing boat
  • ICS: China's no safety net
    CHINA'S growth can no longer be relied upon to blow shipping out of its economic doldrums, the Asia Pacific Maritime conference was warned today in Singapore
  • BLT files Chapter 15
    BERLIAN Laju Tanker is seeking Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection to shield its assets from US arrest, newly filed court documents confirmed
  • Salvors focus on grounded ship's bunkers
    SALVORS are preparing to start pumping bunkers off a German-owned box ship that ran aground on Norway's West Coast late on 9 March
  • Drydocks World loses
    MONARCH Alternative Capital, a hedge fund, has reportedly won a $71.6M n legal claim against Dubai's Drydocks World for defaulting on a loan
  • Tanker's crew saved
    ALL 18 crew members are safe and unharmed today after their tanker carrying acid sank off China, safety authorities said
  • Golden Ocean selling Knightsbridge shares
    KNIGHTSBRIDGE Tankers has reportedly priced 2.4M shares being sold by Golden Ocean, the listed drybulk shipping group in John Fredriksen's empire
  • Bulker congestion falls again
    SNARLS in drybulk ports have dropped for a fourth straight week as day-delays in coal ports dropped by 15.7%
  • Novorossiysk plans to spend big
    RUSSIA'S largest publicly listed port company NCSP has unveiled a plan to spend up to $1.1Bn on expansion up to 2020
  • VLCC ballasters enticed
    HIGHER VLCC freight rates for voyages from West Africa are tempting ballasters from Asia, said brokers

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 14, 2012
  • Senate Transport Bill Includes HMT Language
    The Senate-passed transportation bill gave advocates for more dredging funds good news on Wednesday. The bill included a...
  • DHL to Spend $47 Million to Expand US Hub
    DHL said the $47 million expansion of its U.S. hub at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky airport will provide parcel customers...
  • Global Ship Lease Posts $10.9 Million Profit
    Global Ship Lease boosted fourth quarter 2011 profit to $10.9 million from $1.2 million a year ago as the NYSE-listed...
  • Analyst Lars Jensen on Emergence of Megaships (Video)
    SeaIntel Maritime Analysis CEO Lars Jensen says the deployment of megaships brings advantages of economies of scale and environmental benefits,...
  • Panama Canal Authority Names New Administrator
    The Panama Canal Authority's Board of Directors appointed Jorge Luis Quijano, the engineer in charge of building the canal's new...
  • Senate Approves Highway Bill
    The Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a transportation bill that would provide $109 billion over two years for highway programs,...
  • Imports Fall, Exports Rise at Port of Los Angeles
    Containerized imports at the Port of Los Angeles in February declined 7.8 percent from February 2011 as the nation's largest...
  • ILA's Daggett, USMX's Capo Discuss Labor Relations (Podcast)
    Harold Daggett, president of the International Longshoremen Association, and James Capo, chair and CEO of the United States Maritime Alliance, sit...
  • Carriers to Raise Pacific Rates Again in April
    Confident that a previously announced general rate increase of $300 per 40-foot container unit will take effect on Thursday as...
  • NJ, NY Lawmakers to Address Port Tolls
    State legislators from both sides of the Hudson River will hold a joint hearing in April to examine what they...
  • European Imports Fell 5.2 Percent in January
    European austerity measures in January pulled containerized imports down 5.2 percent year-over-year, the steepest decline since 2009, according to published...
  • Panalpina, CEVA Begin LCL Services in Developing Markets
    Panalpina and CEVA Logistics have launched new less-than-containerload services, tapping into strong customer demand in fast growing trade lanes in...
  • Cheese Maker Charged for Shipping 'Tainted' Product
    A New Jersey cheese maker is charged with shipping "tainted product" purchased from a Pennsylvania trucker also charged with violating...
  • Saudia Cargo, NSCSA Sign Freight Deal
    Saudia Cargo has signed an exclusive deal to provide express freight services to the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia...
  • Eastbound Trans-Pacific Rates Jump 13.6 Percent
    Average trans-Pacific spot rates jumped this week as the 15 carrier members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement raised rates by...
  • Cathay Pacific's 2011 Profit Tumbled
    This year will be even tougher for airlines than 2011 because of economic instability, high jet fuel prices and weak...
  • Kuehne + Nagel Opens Trucking Hub in Vienna
    Kuehne + Nagel have inaugurated a trucking hub in Vienna to drive growth of the Swiss logistics company's overland groupage...
  • CSAV Lost $1.24 Billion in 2011
    Chilean carrier CSAV lost $1.24 billion last year, including $959 million on continuing operations, but said its deficit narrowed during...
  • OOCL to Raise Rates From Asia to Australia
    OOCL has extended its round of global freight rate increases to include southbound services on the North and East Asia...
  • Zim to Hike Rates on India-Europe Trades
    Zim Integrated Shipping Services will raise its rates on services between the Indian subcontinent and North Europe, starting April 1....
  • Hapag-Lloyd to Launch Middle East Express Service
    Hapag-Lloyd will launch a container service connecting Far East Asia, the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East, starting in early...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 14, 2012
  • Hamburg Sud raises Santa-Class ships' capacity
    Hamburg Sud [HS] has followed Maersk Line and decided to increase the capacity of its last remaining 7,100TEU Santa-class ships on order at Daewoo Shipbuilding ...
  • Spain votes to strike
    The main Spanish unions have voted for a general strike on March 29 in protest at the government's proposals to reform the nation's labour laws which would make ...
  • Kalmar introduces its SmartPower RTG
    Kalmar, which is an operating unit of the Finland-based Cargotec group, has developed a new rubber-tyred yard gantry crane which with its smaller engines will use ...
  • ICTSI to operate Lekki Container Terminal in Nigeria
    Nigeria-based Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise (LPLE) and Manila-headquartered International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) have signed a memorandum of understanding ...
  • HPH's TERCAT Barcelona gets eight new cranes
    By this weekend four more super post-panamax quay cranes will have been delivered at Hutchison Port Holdings Group [HPH] Terminal Catalunya [TERCAT], Muelle Prat ...
  • KPA says snarl ups caused by South Sudan traffic
    Gichiri Ndua, the managing director of Kenya Ports Authority [KPA], has now blamed recent congestion at the port on seasonal holidays and a boom in import traffic ...
  • China: yuan to float more freely
    That was the message from premier, Wen Jiabao, on the last day of the National People's Congress; the change of stance possibly reflecting the nation's recent import ...
  • CIFFA calls for 'fairer' cost system for Canadian customs exams
    One of the biggest issues for Canadian shippers is container customs examinations according to the Canadian International Freight Forwarders' Association (CIFFA) ...
  • Evergreen goes back to Trieste
    Further details on changes to Evergreen's UAM service between Asia and the Mediterranean have emerged. Instead of starting in April, it will commence in May at ...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 14, 2012
  • Adelfia tops detention list
    Greek operator's panamax one of seven bulkers collared by US port inspectors for deficiencies, new report reveals.
  • NOCC details PCTC raid
    Nordic banks join forces to finance transaction that proves funding can be found in today's market despite belt tightening.
  • Halul to splash the cash
    Qatari offshore owner bags $60m loan to spend on more new tonnage.
  • Crewman hurt in freak fall
    Nordic Tankers seafarer broke leg in plunge after grabbing life boat release handle as vessel rolled, report reveals
  • HCL eyes summer swoop
    London-listed owner plans to add an extra panamax in the next few months, says CEO Fotini Karamanlis.
  • Hasbun climbs CSAV ranks
    Architect of Chilean containership operator's massive capital crusade steps up to the plate as Arturo Ricke nears the exit.
  • Tanker sinks off China
    All crew rescued as Kenos Athena suffered water ingress and went down off Guangdong.
  • GSL turning a corner
    Ian Webber-led containership owner bounces back from consecutive red quarters.
  • ISC sheds PCTC pair
    International Shipholding chief says $74m transaction with Norwegian Car Carriers will pave the way for fleet expansion.
  • STNG pounces on MR trio
    New York-listed owner beefs up modern product tanker arsenal with the addition of chartered tonnage.
  • Hellenic's recovery hope
    Fotini Karamanlis-led bulker owner ends 2011 in the red but has high expectations for a speedy rebound in rates.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
MARCH 14, 2012
  • A Holistic View of GTM 2012
  • Forwarders expand LCL services
  • GFS adds Hermes, UK Mail
  • CMA CGM drops Black Pearl again
  • U.S. imports fell 3.4% in February
  • OOCL raising Asia-Oceania rates
  • CN introduces new Prince Rupert service
  • Cloud-given voice in the warehouse
  • Cernak starts as Port Everglades director
  • Mobile sees steel volumes booming

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 14, 2012
  • Maersk Tankers evaluates claims about technologies
    Company focuses on efficiency as an increasing number of customers choose companies with strong sustainable profile
  • Crude stable on Saudi supply guarantees
    'Saudi Arabia and others remain poised to make good any shortfall, perceived or real, in crude oil supply.'
  • Asia fuel oil contracts hit three year high
    'Demand volumes are not coming in. On a delivered basis, Malaysia may be cheaper at the moment,' says bunker source.
  • Rotterdam prices approaching all time high
    Markets continue to firm.
  • Bunker prices firming in Middle East
    'Mediocre' bunker demand in Fujairah.
  • Tanker gives supplier 'stronger foothold'
    Gazprom Neft Marine Bunker 'has a 30% share of the marine fuel market in the north-west of Russia.'
  • Jiskoot Technology Centre opens in UK
    Company expects 'improved lead times to meet customers' demands.'
  • Gasnor sets sights on LNG bunker station in strategic ECA port
    Expects to sell LNG at prices that will be competitive with using HFO and scrubbers.
  • Shipping industry urged to collaborate, innovate
    Finding ways to reduce costs of implementing new regulations important challenge for the industry in the future, says ClassNK Chairman and President.
  • Mid-week bunker prices largely down at Asian bunker hubs
    Demand for bunker fuels generally low.
  • Still 'business as usual' at Sanko Steamship
    Firm continues to pay necessary costs for fuel, ship crews, says spokesman.
  • Environmental group raises questions about Algeciras terminal
    Environmental Safety Group says Gibraltar should know the risks.
  • Outlook for Asian cruise and offshore industries 'generally positive'
    Rising prices of bunkers are prompting vessel owners to seek efficiency gains, says Wilhelmsen spokesman.
  • Sinopec Fuel Oil starts bunkering operations at Lanshan port
    Rizhao branch of Sinopec Fuel Oil Sales has sold 880 mt of 380 cSt grade at Lanshan port.
  • Japan bunker sales volumes to improve in March
    Japanese bunker sales expected to range between 320,000 to 330,000 mt in March, traders say.
  • Box carriers see improved margins on spot rate recovery
    Sharp recovery on freight rates has lifted operating margin above breakeven level on the spot market, says Alphaliner.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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